Bubby's at Shiodome

I noticed there is Bubby's at Shiodome City Center building early this year on the way back from my office. As I checked their web site, it seems it opened last July. Just saw the sign of the restaurant when I used the subway, but I haven't been there until last Sunday. My friend and I looked for the place where we have the lunch on Sunday, and I remember she once told me she wants to eat pancakes. Over the last two to three years, Pancakes are tremendously popular among Japanese women. They wait for it 1, 2 or more hours, if the restaurant is famous one from abroad. Anyway, Bubby's not the famous restaurant for pancakes, but I recommended this restaurant for our lunch to her.  

I am not the big fun of pancakes, so I ordered spinach egg Benedict after I pondered among the burgers and egg Benedict.

My friend ordered sour cream pancakes.
One of my friend had the pancakes here told me that the bottle of maple syrup comes to the table with the pancakes. I  usually don't see this service in Japan...what a generous they
are! 



 After we both finished half of them, we got tired of eating the same thing... We switched our dishes, but I was too full to eat any more after two or three bite of pancakes. We switched our dishes again, and the egg benedict was back in front of me. She again ate little bit more of pancakes, but I gave up to finish mine. Both were really good, but it was a little too much for our stomach. 

Pies and cakes are available for your friends or family who wait for you at home :) Muffins and pastries are also able to buy near the entrance. I want to try something sweet next time. 

New Chocolate Shop "RINALDINI"

Where there was formerly a chocolate shop “Joel Durant” located in Ginza, there are now new chocolate shops “Rinaldini” and “Nicolas Charles.” Right after both shops opened in January and February, I tried to visit there couple times, but it was always packed and I saw many people wait a long line to get in, especially weekend. I almost give up visiting there until I don’t see the long line.

Finally, I could walk into “Rinaldni” a few weeks ago, and one of a shop staff who used to work for Joel Durand remembered me and we chatted for a while. Now they are offering 8 kinds of flavors and I could try some samples. I wanted to buy a box of chocolates, but I changed my mind when I checked the price. I allowed myself to buy three pieces of chocolates and the chocolates I got were Lemon, Orange and Caramel. Lemon peel, Orange peel and toffee bits were hidden inside for each chocolate. According to the staff, Rinaldini has won the first place in the ice cream competition couple times, and they will start offering his gelato from this summer. I can’t wait to have it. 

Afternoon Tea at Marriott Hotel

 TOKYO MARRIOTT HOTEL was opened last Autaum, and it was remodeled of the former Gotenyama Garden Hotel Laforet Tokyo. I just knew its open one month ago, and I found I can have afternoon tea there. Soon I emailed my friend to ask for visiting the cafe on weekend. The reply from her was "YES!" :)

Now they are offering the Cherry Blossom (SAKURA) afternoon tea until April 15th. All desserts are pink, pink and PINK!  Some were strawberry pink and some were cherry blossom pink. I could feel the spring from the foods.  

1st Plate

Cherry Blossom Opera

Fresh Fruites with Cherry Blossom

Whoopie with Cherry Blossom and Cherry Blossom Jelly

2nd Plate

Cherry Blossom fromage petit scone & Marchmalow

Cheery Blossom Jelly

Plain Scone with Three kinds Jam

Strawberry Chocolate Cup Cake

3rd Plate

Spring Vegitables Vernier Fredda

Petit Scallop Burger Ham Mousse & Mustard Flower Pancake

Deep fried rolled Shrimp

Smoked Trout Salmon Wrap Sandwich

The day we had the Afternoon tea, we were seated by the window. The sun was a bit bright and it was not good for the cold desserts. We had to finish them first... Next time I visit there again, I prefer to sit near the bar counter.